Tips for Parents
Resources
Tips for Dads
As a father, you play a crucial role in supporting your daughter's sporting journey. By understanding the challenges, she may face and providing the right guidance, you can help her develop her skills, build confidence, and enjoy a fulfilling sports experience.
Female Athlete Toolkit
Developed by SHE Research, this is an extensive handbook that covers many areas relating to female athletes, including: menstrual cycle, contraception, and breast health.
10 Step Checklist - Period Supportive Environment
Creating a period supportive environment is key for the teen girls overall quality of experience in sport
Choosing a Sports Bra
There are 3 distinct types of sports bra: Encapsualtion, Compression and Combination. Find out what you need...
Period Power - Fuelling for Energy
We all know that periods can cause daily disruptions, but like anything in life there are ways to battle these challenges!
Body image advice
Body image is a crucial aspect of an adolescent girl's life. For many young women, feeling good about their appearance is paramount in helping them to navigate the social and emotional changes of adolescence.
Parents getting involved and volunteering
It is incredibly helpful for parents to get involved in their teenage daughter's sports activities.
How to talk to a teenage girl falling out of love with sport?
The best way to talk to a teenage girl falling out of love with sport is to focus on the positive aspects of the sport that they once loved and emphasise how these positives can help the girl excel in her current life.
Parents Council of Ireland
The Parents Council of Ireland is a great tool for parents looking for ideas and inspiration on how to keep their daughter active.